Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ 1,533	$ 12,404	$ 14,574	$ (107)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $0 and ($78) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively, and ($255) and ($359) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013, respectively.	(30)	394	89	559
Reclassification of derivative loss to income, net of income tax benefit of $638 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014.	1,023	0	1,023	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,526	12,798	15,686	452
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(474)	37	(959)	(327)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to The Ensign Group, Inc.	$ 3,000	$ 12,761	$ 16,645	$ 779